Kisumu

2023 - 3 - 20

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Kisumu UDA offices vandalised as anti-Ruto protests intensify (The Star, Kenya)

Eric Osenya, chairman UDA Kisumu county, said they were held hostage by the protestors who stormed the premises. He said they locked themselves in the office ...

UDA offices in Kisumu County have been vandalised as protestors took to the streets to demostarte over the high cost of living. UDA offices in Kisumu County have been vandalised as protestors took to the streets to demonstrate over the high cost of living. They took all the computers, laptops, cameras, seats and curtains,"he said.

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Kisumu: Protesters Storm Newly Opened UDA Offices, Burn 2 Vehicles (Tuko.co.ke)

Anti-government protesters have vandalised the newly opened United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party office in Milimani in Kisumu making away with computers.

I haven't killed anyone!" Every Monday we shall protest. "I haven't killed anyone! He said the protesters took their computers, laptops, cameras, seats and curtains. - Osenya said the protesters took their computers, laptops, cameras, seats and curtains - Kisumu UDA chair Eric Osenya said the protesters stormed their premises and held them hostage for some time

Kenya: Kisumu Remain Deserted, Shops Closed as Traders Heed ... (AllAfrica.com)

The "Holiday" is real in Kisumu as the lakeside city remains deserted with shops closed, save for a few.

Here we're domesticating the same," said James Auma, a tout in Kondele. But for private schools, the circular directed parents not to allow their children out for school due to the planned demonstrations. In a number of circulars to parents, school heads explained that today is not a public holiday and as such lessons will go on.

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Governor Nyong´o condemns hooliganism during Kisumu ... (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o has condemned acts of hooliganism where some select business establishments in the lakeside city were pelted with ...

“I wish, on behalf of the people of Kisumu, to strongly condemn this cowardly and criminal act. ” Stated the statement. He has also appealed to the police to help protect lives and property during public demonstrations.

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#Maandamano: Police in Kisumu overwhelmed by protesters (Ghafla!)

Police in Kisumu were overwhelmed by protesters this afternoon. This followed some scuffles in which they arrested and confiscated bodaboda riders and their ...

And be sure to like our [Facebook page](https://www.instagram.com/ghaflakenya/). In other news, Deputy President Gachagua has finally broken his silence and stated that Kenya has lost 2 billion shillings already due to the ongoing mass actions. Police in Kisumu were overwhelmed by protesters this afternoon.

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UDA Suffers Losses as Protesters Destroy Kisumu Offices (Kenyans.co.ke)

UDA Kisumu office was vandalised and two cars at the compound were torched during Azimio protests on March 20, 2023. Kenyans.co.ke. File.

- elusive20 March 2023 - 5:39 pm - Warning20 March 2023 - 6:00 pm - Opportunity20 March 2023 - 6:30 pm - Melee20 March 2023 - 7:03 pm - Noble20 March 2023 - 7:17 pm Firefighters were seen putting out the fire that reduced the vehicles to shells.A photo of the UDA regional officials in Kisumu launched on March 4, 2023.Facebook.

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Moment Kisumu Police & Protestors Took Short Break to Rest (Kenyans.co.ke)

A protestor in Kisumu also begged the police to release him, claiming he was from the Posho Mill.

- Lifeline21 March 2023 - 8:47 am - Noble20 March 2023 - 7:17 pm - Armed20 March 2023 - 8:19 pm - Malpractice21 March 2023 - 9:01 am - Threat21 March 2023 - 9:22 am “I was coming from a Posho Mill when I came across this Sufuria.

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Kisumu Day, Maseno School ready to claim more glory (The Standard)

Dani Abud(center) of Kisumu Day jumps high in celebration after scoring against Ringa Boys in the Nyanza Region hockey finals.[Washington Onyango,Standard].

“Nevertheless, we are ready to fight for the title again. In basketball, Onjiko Boys will be out to retain their title when they play Kasagam, Kisumu boys and Otieno Oyoo in Group A. “We are very ready for Thursday.

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UDA calls for action against ODM over vandalism of party's Kisumu ... (Nairobi News)

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Mr Cleophas Malala has said the party will petition the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties ...

I want to advise him and his supporters to buy enough bundles because your Google Map took you to Mathare,” he said. Party is about the people. Burning our office and our vehicles is not the end of the party.

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Kisumu Day, Maseno School ready to claim more glory (The Standard)

Dani Abud(center) of Kisumu Day jumps high in celebration after scoring against Ringa Boys in the Nyanza Region hockey finals.[Washington Onyango,Standard].

“Nevertheless, we are ready to fight for the title again. In basketball, Onjiko Boys will be out to retain their title when they play Kasagam, Kisumu boys and Otieno Oyoo in Group A. “We are very ready for Thursday.

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Kisumu's vanishing rivers in peril from pollution and climate change (The Standard)

For over 40 years, 60-year-old Josephine Aketch from Kajulu has drawn water from River Kibos. She has witnessed its decline to the point where the water, now ...

He warned that water bowsers many be needed if the situation persists. Investigations in Nyalenda slums along River Auji reveal that raw sewage is released directly into the river. Environmentalists warn that these pollutants threaten the health of aquatic species and residents who rely on the river for drinking water. Odhiambo highlights the urgent need for action to prevent further ecosystem degradation. Up until the early 2000s, their waters were clear, cold, and well-oxygenated. For over 40 years, 60-year-old Josephine Aketch from Kajulu has drawn water from River Kibos.

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Investors' fears as weekly demos put Kisumu on edge yet again (The Standard)

For an economy that has been on a steady path, the wave of destruction of property targeting key investments witnessed during the Monday protests is a major ...

The bar was invaded by protestors who looted goods and equipment. “We will continue protesting, and we hope it will be peaceful,” he said. They are undergoing treatment at the facility’s Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Recovery Center. Interviews with residents established that they are opposed to the violence and want peaceful protests against the high cost of living. Hospitals were also taking count of injuries they handled, with reports from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital indicating that eight people were hospitalised with various degrees of injuries. Businesses that suffered huge losses include Imperial Sarova Hotel, a mall and Pitstop bar.

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You must pay for UDA Kisumu office damage, UDA tells ODM (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 22 -The Orange Democratic Movement party should be held responsible for the destruction of the United Democratic Alliance offices in ...

The registrar of political parties must withhold funds of ODM to ensure the property damaged is refunded,” said Ichungwa. There is nothing to show for it when he entered into a handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta,” he added. “Odinga is engaged in urban banditry and economic terrorism. We assure you that President Ruto is a fair man and will ensure development is streamlined across the country,” Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruyoit said. They should know that a political party is not about structures but the people,” said Malala. Malala has stated that they have written to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to withhold the party’s funds until they have paid for the property razed down during the UDA demonstrations.

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